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Guernsey’s Fund Foundry: Backing The Next Generation Of Fund Managers (Podcast)
The Fund Foundry, a pioneering 12-month program in the Crown Dependencies, offers first-time and emerging fund managers £25,000 service vouchers, mentorship from established managers, and access to Guernsey's sustainable finance ecosystem. Directors Rebecca Booth, Justin Sykes, and Dirk Bischof explain how the program helps managers transform strong investment theses into viable fund launches, particularly for impact-focused and climate-oriented strategies.
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Guernsey Included In UK And Gulf Free Trade Agreement
The United Kingdom and Gulf Cooperation Council have finalized a free trade agreement that includes Guernsey for goods and key financial services elements. This development strengthens the island's international trading position with the six-nation bloc comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The agreement is expected to create new opportunities for local businesses while deepening existing relationships across financial and professional services sectors.
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Lean, Bespoke, Targeted: The Rise And Rise Of Right-Sized Structures
Guernsey's regulatory framework for private capital has evolved beyond post-2008 retail protection measures to serve sophisticated investors who demand speed, flexibility, and proportionate oversight. The jurisdiction now offers streamlined products like the Qualifying Private Investment Fund and Family Private Investment Fund that eliminate unnecessary regulatory friction while maintaining appropriate supervision for institutional participants and family offices managing trillion-dollar portfolios.
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Guernsey’s PIF Reforms: Evergreen Opportunities
The alternative funds market is experiencing a structural transformation as investors increasingly demand access to long-term investment strategies without the rigid lockups of traditional closed-ended funds. Evergreen fund structures are emerging as a compelling solution, offering periodic liquidity while maintaining long-term investment horizons across asset classes like private credit, real estate, and infrastructure. Guernsey's 2025 reforms to its Private Investment Fund regime have removed critical bar
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